Collaboration

From the Herbcrafter's Tarot, the Three of Earth (pentacles); from the Green Wheel Oracle, Quiet Moon:

Cooperation is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there.

– Virginia Burden

          Rather than viewing the Three of Earth as a card of master craftsmanship, Guthrie sees it as a call for collaboration and companionship. I've never picked raspberries, but I have picked buckets of blackberries, which entails dealing with thorns, snakes and the scorching sun. I'd much rather have some friends to work and share the bounty with than do it alone. It doesn't really matter if one person is a faster or more skilled than another if the joy of companionship is in evidence. Tasks are always much more pleasurable and gratifying when laughter and light conversation abounds. The Quiet Moon reflects a time when the days are short and the nights are long. It is a time that encourages study and seeking that which inspires us. I'm a part of several groups whose camaraderie and knowledge I enjoy, although these days we are meeting on Zoom. I have hope that one day in the not-too-distant future we'll be able to spend time together in person again. I miss the hugs and touch of others.

No Place Like Home

From the Herbcrafter's Tarot, the Ten of Water; from the Green Wheel Oracle, 'The Quiet Moon:'

Had to find my own way, make my own mistakes

But you know that I had to go

Ain't no yellow brick road running through Glasgow

But I found one that's stronger than stone

Ain't no place like home, ain't no place like home

~ Jessie Buckley 

Red clover is associated with the Ten of Water, a herb used as a sedative (such as for hot flashes) and also as a plant able to fix nitrogen in the soil for fertilizing purposes. Like the song Buckley sings, this card represents peace and emotional nourishment that we often find in the refuge of those we love or home. The Quiet Moon picks up this thread, describing a time when we need to retreat and let go of the details in favor of the big picture. It's time to recharge the batteries in a place and around people who will let us relax and replenish ourselves.